2008 Toyota Prius Features And Specs

Year

Style, Configuration, Engine Options

Trim

Prius 5dr HB Base (Natl) Package Includes

  • Interior

  • 4-way adjustable cloth front bucket seats w/adjustable headrests

  • Cloth 60/40 split fold-down rear bench seat w/fold-down center armrest & adjustable headrests for all seating positions

  • Center console armrest w/storage area & dual front/rear cup holders

  • (2) 12V auxiliary pwr outlets

  • Tilt steering wheel w/audio/climate/telephone controls

  • Central instrument display-inc

    digital speedometer, fuel gauge, shift position indicator, odometer, twin tripmeters, warning lights

  • Multi-information LCD-inc

    energy monitoring, exterior temp, fuel consumption, climate control, audio status modes

  • Direct tire pressure monitoring system

  • Pwr windows w/driver-side auto up/down & retained pwr feature

  • Pwr door locks w/anti-lockout feature

  • Remote keyless entry system w/2-stage unlocking, panic function, remote illuminated entry

  • Remote hood/fuel-filler door releases

  • Engine immobilizer

  • HD electric rear window defroster w/timer

  • AM/FM stereo radio w/CD player-inc

    (6) speakers

  • Auto climate control-inc

    humidity sensor, air filtration

  • Digital quartz clock

  • Dual compartment glove box

  • Fabric-trimmed door panels w/storage pockets, bottle holders

  • Overhead console w/maplights

  • Dual illuminated sun visors

  • (4) retractable front & rear passenger assist grips

  • Front & rear dome lights

  • Front seatback pockets

  • Cargo area side panel & under floor storage

  • Exterior

  • Color-keyed front/rear bumpers

  • Rear deck spoiler

  • Chrome-finish grille

  • Halogen headlamps w/auto-off feature

  • Dual color-keyed pwr mirrors

  • High solar energy-absorbing glass (HSEA)

  • Variable intermittent windshield wipers

  • Intermittent rear window wiper

  • Color-keyed door handles

  • Entertainment

  • Engine

  • Engine Order Code

    NA

  • Engine Type and Required Fuel

    Gas/Electric I4

  • Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

    1.5L/91

  • Fuel System

    EFI

  • Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

    76 @ 5000/67 @ 1200 - 1540

  • Maximum Torque @ RPM

    82 @ 4200/295 @ 0 - 1200

  • Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

    8.2

  • Electrical

  • Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

    6.5

  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

    272

  • Safety

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

  • Driver/front passenger advanced airbags

  • Front seat-mounted side airbags

  • Side curtain airbags

  • 3-point seatbelts w/front pretensioners, force limiters, front passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR/ELR)

  • Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder anchors

  • Driver & front passenger seatbelt warning sensor

  • Rear seat child restraint system/lower anchor points & top tether anchors

  • Child-protector rear door locks

  • Traction control (TRAC)

  • Side-impact door beams

  • Front/rear energy-absorbing crumple zones

  • Steering

  • Steering Type

    Pwr rack & pinion

  • Steering Ratio (:1)

    16.4 - 18.3

  • Turns, lock to lock

    4.0

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

    34.1

  • Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

    NA

  • Mechanical

  • 1.5L DOHC EFI VVT-i 16-valve 4-cyl engine

  • Electronic throttle control system w/intelligence (ETCS-i)

  • Hybrid system-inc

    sealed nickel-metal hydride battery, integrated permanent AC synchronous electric motor, integrated regenerative brake system

  • Push-button start

  • Continuously variable transmission (ECVT)

  • Traction control (TRAC)

  • Front wheel drive

  • Independent MacPherson strut suspension w/stabilizer bar

  • Torsion beam rear suspension

  • P185/65R15 tires

  • T125/70D16 compact spare tire

  • 15\ x 6\ aluminum alloy wheels

  • Electric-assist pwr rack & pinion steering

  • Pwr ventilated front disc/rear drum brakes w/electronic brake distribution

  • 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

  • Suspension

  • Front Suspension Type

    MacPherson Strut

  • Rear Suspension Type

    Torsion Beam

  • Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    30.2

  • Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

    25

  • Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    0.79

  • Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

    0.83

  • Towing

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

    NA

  • Transmission

  • Transmission Order Code

    NA

  • Transmission Description

    CVT

  • Number of Transmission Speeds

    1

  • First Gear Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Reverse Ratio (:1)

    NA

  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

    3.93

  • Clutch Size

    NA

  • Vehicle

  • EPA Classification

    Mid-size

  • Drivetrain

    Front Wheel Drive

  • Warranty

  • 3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

  • 5 Drivetrain Years / 60,000 Drivetrain Miles

  • 5 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

  • Brakes

  • Brake Type

    Pwr Regenerative

  • Anti-Lock-Braking System

    4-Wheel

  • Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    10.0 x 0.9

  • Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

    NA

  • Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

    7.9 x 1.2